Free to attend. Suggested donation of $12.50 General Admission or $7.50 Retired/Student/Unemployed. Recording available.
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The aim of this event is to update Americans abroad on Democrats Abroad tax advocacy work and explain what steps are needed to pass Residency Based Taxation. Presented by Rebecca Lammers, Chair of theDemocrats Abroad Taxation Task Forceand International Member of theTaxpayer Advocacy Panel. We will clarify what is going on in Washington DC and abroad on Americans abroad tax advocacy work, steps we are taking, and how you can get involved to help pass Residency Based Taxation.
This session is for Americans abroad/U.S. citizens/dual citizens/expats who:
Are angry, scared, upset, or anxious about Americans abroad tax problems
You don't feel like you know enough but want to learn more
You're considering renouncing your US citizenship over the tax issues
Want to get involved and help make RBT a reality
Topics discussed in the session will include:
What is Residency Based Taxation (RBT) and why no bill has been introduced in Congress to pass it
Why FATCA isn't to blame for all American abroad tax problems
The American abroad tax advocacy landscape
What's going on in Washington DC
The legislative outlook for 2024
Short and long term prospects for improvements and changes to taxes for Americans abroad
Why voting in all federal races is important to help pass RBT
Opportunities to get involved in the Taxation Task Force and make a different to help pass RBT
Attendees are asked to please pre-submit any questions you have using this form by Monday, February 26. The more questions we get in advance, the better we can prepare and shape the program around the things you want to learn about the most!
Ticket proceeds go to Democrats Abroad, feel free to get a $20.24 boost ticket to bump up your donation!
If you are unable to attend this event, RSVP anyway and you'll be emailed the recording after the event.
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The fine print:
No refunds are available.
We can't guarantee we will be able to answer all questions submitted before, during, or after the event, but we will try to answer as many questions as possible.
Please click here to add yourself to the Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force mailing list to keep up to date with the actions and upcoming events.
Disclaimer: Democrats Abroad cannot provide individual tax advice. We are not tax lawyers, accountants or advisers. Please consult a professional tax adviser/accountant/return preparer when addressing your personal tax matters.
We recommend the IRS Tax Return Preparer Directory to find a service provider who meets your needs and budget, though buyers need always beware. Democrats Abroad suggests Americans abroad in need of tax advice consult the IRS Tax Return Preparer Directory to find an advisor or tax return preparer near you or providing online services: https://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 03:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Time